Research progress on economic impact of animal diseases

Authors

Zhen XU, Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, ChinaFollow
Haizhao ZHANG, Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
Zizhong SHI, Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
Hui ZHOU, Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
Xiangdong HU, Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, ChinaFollow

Keywords

animal diseases, economic impact, prevention and control strategies, animal health economics

Abstract

Animal diseases not only pose significant challenges to the stable development of related industries such as livestock farming but also adversely affect the broader economic and social landscape. This paper presents the reviews on the current state of research both domestically and internationally, systematically presenting the advancements of the economic impacts of animal diseases. The findings reveal that, (1) the economic impacts of animal diseases can be categorized into direct and indirect effects; however, a unified analytical framework has yet to be established. The “Epidemiology-Economics” approach is the primary analytical method for assessing the economic impacts of animal diseases. (2) Outbreaks of animal diseases have repercussions not only on international trade, livestock industries, and financial markets but also on producers, consumers, and the pricing of animal products. (3) Prevention and control strategies for animal disease outbreaks, while effective in reducing the spread of infections, also incur significant economic repercussions. Preventive strategies are beneficial in mitigating the risk of animal disease occurrence, thereby lessening their economic impact. On the other hand, control strategies have more pronounced economic effects, although the economic implications vary across different strategies. Finally, the paper highlights the existing gaps in current research and the disparities between domestic and international studies, while also outlining future research directions and focal areas for further investigation.

First page

592

Last Page

601

Language

Chinese

Publisher

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Recommended Citation

XU, Zhen; ZHANG, Haizhao; SHI, Zizhong; ZHOU, Hui; and HU, Xiangdong (2026) "Research progress on economic impact of animal diseases," Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version): Vol. 41 : Iss. 3 , Article 15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3724/j.issn.1000-3045.20240531002
Available at: https://bulletinofcas.researchcommons.org/journal/vol41/iss3/15